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    Xc New street

    Hi Any XC drivers on here based at New street? Just looking for info regarding new drivers. How long would it take to complete Routes and Traction once you've started with the company. Also, an example of a typical diagram would be appreciated. I don't know much about Cross country...
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    XC Qualified Driver New Street

    Morning everyone. Just looking for some info regarding Cross Country Drivers based at Birmingham New Street. Which traction and routes do they sign and what is their shift pattern? Sunday's included? I know they only take drivers with 18months experience so i'm currently 2 months...
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    SWT trainee driver.

    Hi guys, I attended an assessment centre on 14th May with SWT for trainee driver. I passed all the tests and was told that day that they'd be in touch within a couple of weeks, inviting me back to do the Structured and Managers interview. I phoned them in early June to see what was...
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    Driver Manager interview

    Hi all Does anybody know that if you fail a trainee train drivers manager interview but pass the structured interview, would this count as a one of your chances at the driver assessment?? Thanks Dave.
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    Structured interview?

    Hi guys, Any tips on the structured interview for trainee driver assessments? Any help would be much appreciated. Dave.
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    Any new SWT drivers out there?

    Hi all I've got my assessment on Tuseday for trainee driver with SWT. Just looking for any info from any current SWT drivers on the assessment day. Any advice? Thanks.
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    SWT Trainee Driver

    Hi all I've been invited to an assessment day for the trainee driver position. Just looking for any info on what to expect and how best to prepare, I know there is lots of info on here already but am keen on getting an insight of the process for SWT in particular. Does anyone know if...
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    Southwest or Greater Anglia?

    Hi guys, Just looking for your opinions on whether Southwest trains or Greater Anglia would be the better company to work for and why. What are the pros and cons of each. Thanks in advance. Dave.
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    Season tickets.

    Morning everyone. Just wondered if I'm entitled to a discount on a monthly season ticket if I work for a T.O.C? The journey I'd be making is Coventry-Euston. Thanks.
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    Dlr psa interview.

    Hi all, I've been invited to an assessment day on 10th feb for a PSA on the Dlr. Was just wondering if anybody knew anything about the kind of tests you do, the monthly wage after tax, how easy it is to swap shifts as I prefer very early starts. And also an ideal area to live if I were to be...
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    Shift pattern for a PSA on DLR?

    Hi all. Does anybody know the shift pattern for PSA's working on the DLR? Also, if they are a good company to work for? Many thanks.
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    Cross country senior conductor.

    Hi everyone, Just looking for a bit of info on the senior conductor role, working for Cross country at Birmingham new street. Can anyone give me an example of a monthly rosta and also a typical day for a senior conductor. Do you get stop-overs occasionally? Thanks. --- old post above ---...
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    Assessment centre info

    Hi guys, I'm thinking of applying to be a trainee train driver. If they accept my application I'm guessing they'll probably invite me to an assessment centre. Has anybody got any information on what this entails and what I should start practicing and when? I keep hearing about the dreaded...
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    Signaller assessment

    Hi everyone, Just looking for a bit of information if anyone can help. I've recently applied for a Grade 9 Signaller position. If i pass my telephone Safety critical communications exam then i guess i'll be invited to an assessment day. Does anybody know what this day invloves and is it similar...

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